Hi there,
I have a Marantz AV9000 and SR4300 that I use via the 9.5 stereo out from a couple of laptops.
I would like to go digital and have been considering the CM6331A, my primary desire is for good quality sound, as you can safely assume.
I have looked at HDMI-SPDIF, HDMI-COAX converters and USB DAC boxes. Is it safe to assume that the USB DAC, such as the CM6331A will give me better quality and a higher bitrate than converters?
Is this chip optimal for my installation? (I only use the AV9000 for THX with movies, normally I use the SR4300 on its own for music)
I will also be switching to coax/spdif between the SR4300 and AV9000)
Any ideas, corrections or suggestions?
Thanks for any help.
I have a Marantz AV9000 and SR4300 that I use via the 9.5 stereo out from a couple of laptops.
I would like to go digital and have been considering the CM6331A, my primary desire is for good quality sound, as you can safely assume.
I have looked at HDMI-SPDIF, HDMI-COAX converters and USB DAC boxes. Is it safe to assume that the USB DAC, such as the CM6331A will give me better quality and a higher bitrate than converters?
Is this chip optimal for my installation? (I only use the AV9000 for THX with movies, normally I use the SR4300 on its own for music)
I will also be switching to coax/spdif between the SR4300 and AV9000)
Any ideas, corrections or suggestions?

Thanks for any help.